Patch 26.9 Data
Champion Matchups
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Champion 1
Lux
VS
Champion 2
Skarner
vs

56.1%
Lux win rate vs Skarner
Lux hard counters Skarner
123
Games Analyzed
56.1%
Lux WR
43.9%
Skarner WR
+488
Avg Gold Diff @15
Lux
DamageAP
StylePoke
RangeRanged
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesArcane Comet / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Barrier
Skarner
DamageMixed
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesAftershock / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Smite
Power Spike Timeline
Skarner
Level 3
Lux
Level 6
Skarner
Level 6
Lux
1 item
Skarner
1 item
Lux
2 items
How to Play This Matchup
Mid-Game Showdown
Both champions spike around the same time. The player who gets their first item faster wins. Focus on CS leads and smart trades to build an advantage before the mid-game.
Mixed Resistances
Lux deals AP damage while Skarner deals Mixed. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Poke vs All-in
Lux wants to whittle Skarner down from range. Skarner needs to find a gap close and commit hard. If Skarner can't reach Lux, they lose. If they get on top, Lux is dead.
Range Advantage
Lux has range advantage. Skarner should look for short trades when Lux uses abilities on the wave. Freeze near your tower and wait for jungle help or an all-in window.
Exploit Skarner's Weakness
Skarner's main weakness: Kiting, QSS removes R, slow without E. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Lux Win Condition
Land Q, full combo one-shot, zone with E
Skarner Win Condition
R suppress and drag carry into team, tanky engage
Recommended Items
Lux

Luden's Tempest
Core
Build every game

Shadowflame
Core
Build every game

Rabadon's
Core
Build every game
Skarner
Iceborn Gauntlet
Core
Build every game

Thornmail
Core
Build every game

Dead Man's Plate
Core
Build every game

Mercury's Treads
Defensive
MR + tenacity vs Lux's AP damage and CC
Lux's Worst Matchups
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